“My idol was Johann Cruyff (a Dutch soccer player) and I wanted to be like him. But when I realized that I would never be, I decided to do something else. I met the kitchen by chance and quickly became completely enamoured by it.” WantedChancePlayerMetsDecidedI RealizedSoccerKitchenIdolsDutchSoccer PlayerCruyff Author:Ferran Adria
“You know when I first thought I might have a chance? When I realized that you could go into any bar in the country and insult Lyndon Johnson and nobody would punch you in the nose.” KnowsFirstsCountryMightChanceI RealizedBarsNosesInsultAmerican PoliticsJohnson Author:Eugene McCarthy
“I used to have all these plans and think “Ah, I have my whole life figured out”, but then I realized no matter how much I plan: life happens! So I find myself living day to day trying to do my best, embracing every moment as a learning opportunity and chance to get to know myself a little more.” ThinkingKnowsTryingLittlesMatterWholeMomentsHappensUsedOpportunityChancePlansI RealizedWhole LifeDay To DayLife Happens Author:Q'orianka Kilcher
“It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.” WayBelieveMayLongEndsSeemsKidsLostFeltChanceResponsibilityRocksNeededBlueBottomI RealizedLike MeMy WayHurdleDead EndsWindyLost Friend Author:Victor Cruz
“I realized I was good at developing young people. Eventually I started to believe in young people. I think when you give a young person an opportunity, he always believes who gave him his first chance. You create a loyalty that lasts a lifetime.” PeopleThinkingGivingFirstsBelievePersonsLastsYoungOpportunityChanceLifetimeLoyaltyI RealizedDevelopingBelieve In YouAlways Believe Author:Alex Ferguson
“I always loved to cook and entertain but I realized I had the chance to be successful with something that I am passionate about.” ChanceSuccessfulPassionateI RealizedCooksBeing Successful Author:Lorena Garcia